HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Epic Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Epic Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 9,000
- Submission date
- Jun 9, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Epic Care, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE offered complimentary identity and credit monitoring services and terminated its business relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Epic Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 9, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Epic Care legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Epic Care.